Protests at LAX will persist as Thanksgiving travel increases
Travel Disruptions at LAX Due to Protests Travelers heading out of Los Angeles International Airport are in for another challenging day as protests by airline employees continue to disrupt operations. On Tuesday evening, hundreds of workers from the Unite Here Local 11, a significant hospitality union covering hotel, food service, and airport workers in Southern […]
FAA anticipates the largest Thanksgiving travel season in 15 years, featuring record number of flights
Thanksgiving Travel Predictions The United States is gearing up for a particularly busy Thanksgiving travel season this year, with millions of families set to either drive or fly to reunite with loved ones. In fact, AAA estimates that around 81.8 million Americans will travel at least 80 miles during the holidays, and a significant 73 […]
Co-host of ‘The View’ supports the Transportation Secretary’s suggestion for improved travel clothing.
Navarro Agrees with Duffy on Travel Civility Ana Navarro, co-host of “The View” and known for her criticisms of the Trump administration, expressed her support on Tuesday for Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s appeal for greater civility among travelers. Duffy suggested that people should dress better when traveling. “I’m actually going to agree with someone from […]
Atlanta International Airport Flight Tower Evacuated Due to Severe Weather Disrupting Thanksgiving Travel
Air Traffic Control Tower Evacuated at Atlanta Airport Due to Severe Storms The air traffic control tower at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was evacuated Tuesday morning as severe thunderstorms moved through the region, leading to ground stops during one of the busiest travel periods before Thanksgiving. The evacuation occurred around 8:45 a.m. local time, prompted […]
Severe snowstorm to hit Great Lakes, likely causing disruptions for Thanksgiving travel
Thanksgiving Travel in the Great Lakes Snow Belt Travel during Thanksgiving can be pretty hectic, especially across the Great Lakes snow belt. The FOX Prediction Center anticipates a major lake-effect snow event beginning Wednesday and continuing through Black Friday. Wind gusts might reach up to 50 mph, particularly in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and areas around […]
Thanksgiving Sunday will be the most crowded travel day of 2025
Thanksgiving Travel Surge Expected As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s that time again when families hit the road— and the skies—to gather with loved ones. This annual tradition sees millions of Americans traveling across state lines, especially on what’s considered the year’s busiest travel day, right after Thanksgiving. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates that over 3 […]
DOT Secretary Duffy discusses his plans to improve air travel just in time for Thanksgiving.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is addressing recent discomfort felt by workers in the industry, remarking on how “travel has become more brutal.” He highlighted a staggering 400% increase in in-flight verbal and physical abuse since 2019, along with 13,800 unruly passenger incidents reported since 2021. Last year, incidents of disorderly behavior doubled compared to 2019. […]
Sean Duffy encourages Americans to improve their attire and bring back ‘civility’ in air travel
Thanksgiving Travel Advisory from Transport Secretary Duffy Transport Secretary Sean Duffy has called on travelers to show more politeness and dress appropriately during what is expected to be the busiest Thanksgiving travel season ever—one that’s likely to test everyone’s patience. Following a civility initiative introduced by the Department for Transport last week, Duffy expressed concerns […]
Unusually Low Gas Prices Before Thanksgiving, ‘The Golden Age of Travel Begins with Everyone’
Travel for Thanksgiving 2023: A Positive Outlook “The Golden Age of Travel begins with all of us,” said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as the Thanksgiving travel season approaches, highlighting the benefit of low gas prices. “Now is a great time to visit family and friends for Thanksgiving. With gas prices at record lows, we can […]
Heavy rain and intense storms hit Texas as record-setting Thanksgiving travel begins
Severe Weather Threatens Thanksgiving Travelers As about 73 million people hit the road for Thanksgiving, a line of thunderstorms swept through North Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas early Monday, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to Interstate 20 and Interstate 35. Later Monday afternoon, more severe storms are anticipated to disrupt early Thanksgiving flights in these […]